Bun Yok O. Dy, M.D., China, has sent the following question: Somatom vs Lightspeed CT750HD: We are considering acquisition of a high speed CT with coronary and peripheral capabilities, which would be a better choice, the Siemen’s Somatom DSCT or GE Lightspeed CT 750HD? Hatem Alkadhi, Institute of Diagnostic Radiology, University Hospital Zurich: Dear … Read more

Naser Ahmadi, MD, USA, has sent the following question: Dual Source Dual Energy Recon Algorithm: I would like to know the reconstruction algorithm of dual energy dual source (Siemens-Definition). I know that peripendicular detectors of dual source empower Siemens CT scanner to capture/reconstruct images without (minimal) step artifact which is actually … Read more

Abrar Hayat, Kuwait, has sent the following question: dose reduction in DSCT compared to 64-MDCT: Other venders claim that they have upgraded their 64-MDCT with new applications so that the dose is reduced by 50 % compared to their regular 64-MDCT! how does the DSCT compare to those? Am I going to … Read more

Abrar Hayat, Kuwait, has sent the following question: dose reduction in DSCT compared to 64-MDCT: Other venders claim that they have upgraded their 64-MDCT with new applications so that the dose is reduced by 50 % compared to their regular 64-MDCT! how does the DSCT compare to those? Am I going to … Read more

Abrar Hayat, Kuwait, has sent the following question: dose reduction in DSCT compared to 64-MDCT: Other venders claim that they have upgraded their 64-MDCT with new applications so that the dose is reduced by 50 % compared to their regular 64-MDCT! how does the DSCT compare to those? Am I going to … Read more

Hugo Martinez, Mexico, has sent the following question: Hello all my questions is about osteosyntesis material do you have any information about DE can reduce the artifact that causes the osteosyntesis material for example in wrist or knee. Thorsten R.C. Johnson, M.D., University Hospitals Munich: Theoretically it would be possible to reduce metal … Read more

The following question has been sent by Gabor Erfert: Cancer: To whom it may concern, I wonder if this DSCT procedure can be applied to cancer patients in particular those suffering of a masking cancer. Thanks for your reply Thomas Albrecht, M.D., Free University and Humboldt University of Berlin: Dear Gabor Erfert, a dual … Read more